Zeus69
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@Sebastian gently asked this above, and you don't need to answer. But if you haven't taken medication for anxiety/depression, I urge you to consider it. SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are a miracle for many (despite what Tom Cruise and his Scientology friends say). Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, and my fave, Lexapro, can pull back that veil and make you feel calmer and content daily.my biggest mental hurdle is conflict. I’m a big guy, know how to fight, and won’t get pushed, but it’s the before fighting that cooks my brain. I’m horrible at conflict. I avoid it every time. Have my boundaries stepped on and just say to myself, it wasn’t worth it. Been reading Abe watching videos to stop letting people walk all over me. Yes I should’ve done this as a teen, but 40 is better than never
All other interventions (exercise, meditation, diet etc.) are essential, but the neurotransmitter concentration in our brains needs right-sizing when all else fails. And importantly, these medications take time. I can't tell you how many people I've spoken to who gave up after a couple of weeks without improvement or due to side effects. Altering brain chemistry doesn't happen overnight. It will require at least 6-8 weeks of persistence. But the results could be SO worth it. Hang in there, and good luck.